Dawnlands

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Dawnlands is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by SEASUN GAMES PTE. LTD. and was released on August 9, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dawnlands is an action-packed game with a good story, impressive graphics, and solid mechanics. However, it features extensive grinding and numerous bugs that may hinder the experience. The game invites you to craft your own epic adventure in its stunning open world, providing countless hours of exploration and excitement.

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Audience ScoreBased on 5,240 reviews

graphics286 positive mentions

stability128 negative mentions

graphics
566 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users, with many praising the art style and visual appeal, describing it as beautiful and immersive. However, numerous players report significant performance issues, including lag, frame drops, and poor optimization, particularly on lower-end devices. While some users appreciate the graphics on high-end devices, others express frustration over the inability to adjust settings effectively, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “Amazing graphics and story are super interesting.”
- “The game's performance suffers, graphics quality is disappointing, and crashes disrupt gameplay.”
- “I can run Call of Duty Mobile and Wild Rift at the highest graphics with 0 frame drops, yet I'm lagging in Dawnlands with graphics not even at the highest setting.”
- “The graphics are very bad and this game is lagging so much.”
story
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, while others describe it as generic and unoriginal. Many users appreciate the open-world exploration and crafting elements, but express frustration with bugs, quest navigation issues, and a lack of character development. Overall, while the graphics and mechanics are praised, the storyline often feels underwhelming or overly drawn out, leading to a desire for improvements and more engaging content.
- “The story is interesting and there is always something you can do, so it is never boring.”
- “Amazing graphics and story, still needs some improvement, and the developers are really active and supportive; bugs are getting fixed day by day.”
- “I love this game, graphic and environment, story line, open world, and building mechanism.”
- “The quests also feel very short and the different areas aren't really used.”
- “Questline and daily quests were all monotonous after a while.”
- “The storyline is somewhere predictable and also the graphics are mid.”
gameplay
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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13%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its immersive mechanics, crafting, and building systems, as well as its appealing graphics. However, numerous users have reported significant issues such as lag, bugs, and clunky combat mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While the game shows potential and offers a unique blend of inspirations from titles like Genshin Impact and Breath of the Wild, it requires substantial optimization and polish to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay and concept is solid (imagine an easier Valheim, with a more coherent storyline similar to Zelda), especially for a mobile game.”
- “Monster fights are real-time, crafting and building are simple and straightforward, graphics are appealing with smooth gameplay, online and single-player capabilities.”
- “This game is beautiful, it's amazing, great gameplay, easy to learn, there's crafting, building, survival, companions, sliding on an old plank of wood downhill which is also a shield!”
- “The game's performance suffers, graphics quality is disappointing, and crashes disrupt gameplay.”
- “I tried a lot, the game has a lot of potential, but it's full of bugs and glitches making the gameplay terrible. The construction mode is simply horrible; building something is very bad, the woods don't fit, and some things just don't make sense. I hated the overload system; it gets in the way too much.”
- “The gameplay is horrible; I was looking forward to playing, but the character jitters all over, the picture disappears then reappears, and sometimes you hit something and nothing happens. The biggest issue stopping me from playing is the character glitching when trying to move and the background glitching as well.”
optimization
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
51%
24%
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting performance issues such as lag, stuttering, and high device temperatures, even on high-end devices. While some players appreciate the game's design and potential, they emphasize the urgent need for optimization updates to enhance gameplay and reduce crashes. Many reviews suggest that improved optimization could unlock the game's full potential and make it more enjoyable across a wider range of devices.
- “I use an old mobile device and even with low/medium graphics, the app runs smoothly and is still a beautifully designed game.”
- “With some more optimization, some more details added to the world and maybe voice acting, I can see this becoming one of the better games available on mobile.”
- “The game is amazing and exceeded my and my friends' expectations, but it needs a lot of optimization in graphics and performance; other than that, it's a great game and I recommend it to you all.”
- “The game's performance suffers, graphics quality is disappointing, and crashes disrupt gameplay.”
- “This game has a lot of potential to go against major games if only it could be optimized.”
- “The game has a great potential... I really like it but it's so difficult to play because the optimization is so bad, I have been playing with all low options and still presenting problems, so please the optimization must be a priority for next updates.”
stability
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and lag that severely impact gameplay. Players experience issues such as freezing, unresponsive menus, and disappearing items, making the game difficult to enjoy. While some acknowledge the game's potential and appealing features, the overwhelming consensus is that it requires substantial optimization and bug fixes to improve the overall experience.
- “It's really buggy and laggy as of now, every moment feels like I'm dragging a big stone, but I love the features of the game.”
- “The game has potential, it's just buggy and a little slow.”
- “Too many bugs and glitches which makes it uncomfortable to play this game.”
grinding
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While many appreciate the generous rewards and engaging content that comes from grinding, such as crafting and resource gathering, others criticize it for being tedious and time-consuming, particularly when it comes to collecting materials and managing inventory. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy grinding, but it may frustrate players looking for a more streamlined experience.
- “My only problem is that gathering resources to build even small structures is tedious and takes far too long.”
- “It gets more tedious once smithing is unlocked.”
- “The only thing that is holding my review from a 5 star is farming; the farming experience is not good.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
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44%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over excessive microtransactions and the presence of a battle pass, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the absence of aggressive ads and find the game enjoyable, others criticize it as a cash grab, highlighting the high costs of in-game purchases and the impact on gameplay performance. Overall, there is a call for a more balanced approach to monetization to enhance player satisfaction.
- “So far no ads and doesn't seem to be very pay to play at all.”
- “No aggressive monetization, no poor management, keep healthy communication with your clients, and update the game accordingly for a refreshing experience.”
- “This is an amazing game; my only small bother is the price of in-game purchases, just a little expensive for the amount you get for it, but other than that, the story and survival part of the game goes very well together.”
- “Overall, I can't give it more than 3 stars given all the microtransactions in single player and how it heats up my phone to the point it's hard to hold it.”
- “Tone down the monetization and get rid of the battle pass and it would be a good game.”
- “Just another cash grab game.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its calming and peaceful qualities, while others criticize it for being repetitive or uninspired, drawing comparisons to other titles like Valheim. While the soundtrack is noted as a positive aspect by some, there are calls for more variety and improvement, especially in terms of voice acting and overall audio quality. Additionally, technical issues such as lag and frame drops detract from the overall experience, impacting players' enjoyment of the music.
- “The music, graphics, storyline, even the menu setup is interesting to figure out.”
- “It is a fun experience; the music is very peaceful and makes me feel good inside. I love the game design.”
- “Well-made game graphics, storyline, and sound music are all good.”
- “Complete rip off, the opening sequence is ripped straight from Legends of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, including music sampling from the opening sequence, and multiple mechanics from Genshin Impact as well. The animations are amateur at best, and whoever keeps saying the graphics are good needs an eye check.”
- “The background music is so not good enough.”
- “I hate the music in this game; it makes me bored.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
The humor in the game is described as quirky and often derived from its goofy animations and unexpected bugs, such as characters swimming through land or jumping absurdly fast. While some players find the humor enjoyable, it is also noted that the game's numerous glitches can detract from the overall experience, leading to a mix of amusement and frustration. Overall, the humor is seen as a double-edged sword, contributing to the game's charm while also highlighting its technical shortcomings.
- “It's really fun and relaxing, but the animation is so goofy and funny looking. Besides that, everything is insanely detailed like Genshin Impact. My favorite part about this game is the character customization; it's so much better to create your own, but it needs more hair and clothing options.”
- “Animation is funny and there are lots of bugs, like my character swimming past the waters.”
- “But there were also some UI elements, enemies, and destructibles that were too similar to that one game, lol, funny.”
- “This game definitely deserves the 3.3 star rating; it lags a lot and has so many bugs that it's not funny. If I could give it a lower rating, I would.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, leaving me more frustrated than amused.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is notably lacking, with players expressing disappointment over minimal progression and engagement despite appealing character designs and a promising story. While the world and aesthetics are praised, the overall gameplay experience is hindered by bugs and balance issues, detracting from the potential for deeper character growth.
- “I know it just came out, but I'll give my experience: the story looks nice, the character design is cool.”
- “So far so good, I love the world and character designs.”
- “There is very little character development, which is my main issue with this game. Never mind the bugs that can be fixed, but also there are no events.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the characters and their journeys.”
- “I expected more depth in character development, but it feels like the characters are just placeholders with no real growth or story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the October 7th update has improved the game's overall playability, issues like lag during horseback riding and combat persist, affecting the overall experience. Despite these challenges, there is hope for future updates to enhance optimization and replayability.
- “The game is good, but I don't think it's fully optimized because the movement of my character isn't smooth. However, it's the first launch, so I hope in the next update the game becomes more playable.”
- “After the October 7th update, the game is somewhat more playable now. The optimization changes they made helped somewhat, but the game is still laggy at points, especially during horseback riding and sometimes during combat.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by criticisms of a lackluster story and gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the quests and graphics, the overall sentiment suggests that the game fails to evoke strong emotional engagement.
- “This game truly touched my heart; the story and characters are incredibly moving.”
- “I felt a deep emotional connection to the characters, which made the experience unforgettable.”
- “The narrative was so powerful that it brought me to tears; it’s rare to find a game that resonates on such a personal level.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users note that the game successfully creates an engaging atmosphere, even in the absence of traditional atmospheric elements in the setting. This suggests a strong ability to evoke feelings and immersion through other design choices.
- “Even when I don't have atmospheric elements in the setting, it still feels immersive.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly rich, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “Every sound and visual in the game contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”